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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/05/25

Applications Due12/20/25

Vacancy ID204262

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleAuditor 1 - 10273

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Swan St. Bldg, Core 4, Flr 3

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description Under the general direction of an Information Systems Auditor 2, in the Office of Internal Audit, the Auditor 1 performs research and testing on the functions of the organization to determine purpose, organization, cybersecurity, and various IT enterprise risks, financial risks, and compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
This includes the ability to:
- Establish the audit scope by analyzing and determining areas for audit and timeframe to be examined
- Assist with planning audit activities, including specific audit tasks, and audit schedules; participate in entrance conferences with representatives of the organization to explain audit goals and methodology, and to gain access to records
- Conduct audits by performing various tests, reviews, reconciliations, and evaluations of accounts, claims, process records, and procedures to ensure that transactions are processed appropriately
- Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization in meeting its goals and priorities by reviewing program operations, comparing programs to those of comparable organizations, and noting any relative strengths or weaknesses
- Evaluate the organization being audited by comparing performance to contractual requirements and standards; analyze costs in comparison to comparable programs in terms of functions, equipment, and personnel utilization
- Utilize generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and standards when conducting audits; prepare working papers to document audit scope and conclusions
- Prepare narrative reports of audit findings and recommendations; discuss audit findings with representatives of the organization and participates in exit conferences

Minimum Qualifications Open to New York State employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Auditor 1, SG-18, or in a title deemed eligible for transfer to Auditor 1 under 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Transfer candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation courses from an accredited college or university

Auditor (salary grade 18)
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation; or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.

A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation and one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; or a currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.


NOTE: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Transfer: Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55b/c service as an Auditor, SG-18; OR who are in a title SG-16 or above deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law; OR in a title approved for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two grades.

Reinstatement: If you previously served in this title or in a title otherwise transferable to this title, you may be reinstated pursuant to Civil Service Law. If you left state service less than one year ago, there reinstatement request from a state agency will usually be approved by the Department of Civil Service. If you left state service more than one year ago, the reinstatement must also be approved by the Civil Service Commission.

55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter. For 55 b/consideration, candidates must satisfy at least one of the Open Competitive qualifications listed below.


Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and an audit documentation software such as TeamMate+.

• Understandings of the CIS controls, COSO and the NIST 800 frameworks, SOC 2, including the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.

Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

Some positions may require fingerprinting.

Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.

If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.
to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name ITS Human Resources

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.

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